I'd definitely put some kind of stone on the walls, all the way to the ceiling. I think the gas fireplace that you have is really cute, but might look at a stone slab on the floor instead of the mat that is there now. I'd take stone inside of that alcove as well, whether matching or contrasting. You can still hang art above, on top of the stone. It would really make the room!

Glass surround on shelf? Add plants to soak up overspray? Maybe have a carpenter extend out that wall so you can tile it flush with tub enclosure?You're right that this is a challenge. Without ripping it out, I can't see any great options. I worry that water damage over the long run would cost more than a remodel now.

Depends on where the gold is and in what quantity. If all of your fabrics (bed linens, etc) are gold, maybe change them out to white or white and blue. If you have gold walls and curtains, time to replace? If you dont want to replace, consider a white and blue wallpaper on one wall (thinking of one of the large newer damasks out there, or ikat, perhaps) Throw blue toss pillows on the bed, perhaps a blue throw or area rug. Sometimes just an accent chair in a surprising fabric can bring a new color into the room. Pick that color up in small ways- vase of faux flowers, frames on pictures, I think the addition of white to any color scheme brightens and cuts through any color that seems overly dominant in a room. Good luck!

Hi guys i need tour advice please ! we have recently hired someone to renovate our 2 bathrooms and unfortunately we paid them before we had a full view at the work which was done which is totaly our fault. the job is unfinished and really out of place. would anyone have any idea on how to deal with such issues or have any advice ? To make the matter worst we have paid cash